Playing with Light
For the last 2 weeks my photography class has focused on playing with light to create different effects. I'm LOVING doing this, even if the results are only so-so at this point. I'm learning sooooo much great info. But all of the new knowledge sometimes jumbles up in head and I forget what I need to do to get the effect I want. I know I just need more practice.
1. Low light photos (without a flash) - higher ISO, wide open aperture (low f/stop), and shutter speed at least 50 if holding the camera
2. Sun flare - ISO low, closed aperture (f/11 or larger), shutter speed 1/250 or higher
1. Low light photos (without a flash) - higher ISO, wide open aperture (low f/stop), and shutter speed at least 50 if holding the camera
I took these using the light from candles on the cupcake B is holding.
I used spot metering to expose for the trees and then for D's face.
3. Backlit or Silhouette - ISO low, mid aperture (f/8), shutter speed what works
I used my gray card to set the exposure based on D's cheek.
This time, I set the exposure based on the light beside D's head. I used spot metering but should have changed and used evaluative. I'll have to try again and see what happens.
Here's a better silhouette of B.
I'm excited to keep practicing these techniques over the summer when we're outside.
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